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Published on 07/07/2013
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Drinking session leads to deportation
Published on 13/07/2013
» A labourers’ camp at Pattaya’s Soi 5 was the scene of a boozing session which went wrong when police turned up and discovered 19 Cambodians who were working illegally in the Kingdom. The illegals said that they had had to pay 3,000 baht to be brought to Thailand and were disappointed only to receive 100-200 baht a day for heavy manual work in a 70-hour week. One of the Cambodians, Nok, was hit with a metal pipe during an alcohol-related argument with other Cambodians; his assailants escaped in the confusion as police arrived. All those caught will be returned to the Cambodian border, but they may turn up here again soon.
Thai and US sailors train in Sattahip
Published on 04/07/2013
» <p>The Royal Thai Marine Corps and sections of the United States Navy conducted land and sea training exercises in Sattahip, particularly landing and alighting from vessels. Also during the 18th annual maneuvers, civilians were provided with emergency medical training.</p>
Corpse found in sea near Koh Larn
Published on 04/07/2013
» Marine Police off the coast of Koh Larn pulled the body of an unidentified man found floating near Rai Kwang beach. The dead man was wearing only green shorts and was not carrying any identification. Investigators believe he may have been a fisherman who was murdered and thrown overboard during a quarrel. The body was sent for autopsy.
Lucky German recovers jewelry
Published on 02/07/2013
» An attempted theft by a ladyboy on the beach near Tipp Plaza had a fortunate outcome when the thief failed to put the stolen diamond pendant in her shoe as she had planned. German tourist Martin Freidl, 42, told police that he received the unwelcome attentions of the ladyboy who offered a seasonal discount in return for sex. As the German retreated, the transvestite snatched the expensive item from around the tourist’s neck but, in the struggle, misjudged putting it in her shoe—losing it on the sand. The pendant lay on the beach for about half an hour before a search returned it to the lawful owner. Freidl did not press charges as his property had been returned.
Pattaya Colosseum opens in July
Published on 02/07/2013
» <p>With an investment of more than 400 million baht, the 16-rai Pattaya Colosseum will open on Tepprasit Road next month. The venue recreates the entertainment atmosphere of ancient Rome. It’s expected that Pattaya’s latest mass-market attraction will further boost the image of Pattaya as the leading provincial centre for family fun and games.</p>
Police look at on line game addiction
Published on 03/07/2013
» A new set of directors has been appointed to the Nongprue Police Authority. At its first meeting, the committee established as its priorities the containment of drugs and substance abuse and the dire consequences of internet game, such as addiction by children. Police will seek the assistance of the public to address these concerns.
Library prepares youth for ASEAN
Published on 03/07/2013
» <p>Pattaya Municipality Public Library held a Reading Week to encourage school children to study books and quality magazines more thoroughly and to prepare themselves for the advent of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. The library is also providing a computer game, Hello ASEAN, as well as quizzes and puzzles relating to the upcoming free-trade area.</p>
Phuket’s 'zero' road deaths record marred on last day
Published on 18/04/2013
» The island almost got through the Seven Days of Danger around Songkran with no road deaths.
Rawai soi turned into garbage dump
Published on 18/04/2013
» Canadian expat Andy Greenlay, 71, has been picking up garbage around where he lives in Rawai for 30 years, but the garbage problem has become so bad now that he cannot keep up with it.